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How can we build sustainable cities - Coggle Diagram
How can we build sustainable cities
What are cities?
Definition
A defined urban area within a country
FEATURES
Large Population Size
Has a large population size compared to other locations in the country
High Population Density
Population is a measurement of the number of people living in a unit area of land
Formula= Number of people living in an area :heavy_division_sign: land area
Built-up Area
The land surface is mostly covered by buildings. Cities also have extensive infrastructure
Range of functions
Examples of functions: Administrative, commercial and educational functions
What is the relationship between cities and rural areas?
Migration between rural and urban areas
Push factors
Reasons that might make migrants want to leave their place of origin.
E.g. Internal Conflicts in the country, war
Pull factors
Reasons that attract migrants towards a destination
E.g. Promises of a better paying job, more medical facilities, wider range of jobs, better quality of life in the city
Provision of goods and services
Cities rely on rural areas for much of their food supply since they have limited space for agricultural activities
Rural inhabitants can also benefits from services available in cities, such as hospitals and products that can only be obtained from malls in cities
How do cities affect their in habitants and the environment?
Positive
Education and Employment
Technological Innovation
Negative
Increased Environmental pollution
Water Pollution
Air Pollution
Competition For Land Resource
Competition for Water Resource
How can cities be sustainably built and managed?
Environmental Management
Management of physical environment
Reducing water pollution through water treatment ponds
Reducing air pollution through laws
Management of hazards
Use of better quality building materials
Land use planning
Improve Quality of life
Providing safe housing
Providing a variety of transportation modes
Considering the needs of different groups